Two exhibitions in Parisian galleries

19/10/23 - Art market - Paris - The Parisian art market is so rich that even outside the now ritualised events - the Salon du Dessin in April and Fine Arts Paris, now combined with the Biennale in November - many galleries organise events throughout the year.

1. Charles Parrocel (1688-1752)
Tavern Scene
Red chalk, trace of black chalk - 33.4 x 50.8 cm
Motte-Masselinck Gallery
Photo: Galerie Motte-Masselinck

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We will mention two of these in this news item, of a different nature as the first is not just a presentation of works for sale, with two-thirds of the drawings on loan from private collectors or other galleries for a monographic exhibition, while the other focuses on a specific theme - religious art - where all the works are, on the other hand, offered to enthusiasts.

2. Charles Parrocel (1688-1752)
A Panoramic Battle Scene with Oriental Cavalry
Red chalk - 49.6 x 132.2 cm
Galerie Motte-Masselinck
Photo: Galerie Motte-Masselinck

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The first takes place in the gallery of Nathalie Motte-Masselinck [1] and is devoted to two artists from the large Parrocel family, Charles and Joseph-François. The exhibition runs until 24 November, which leaves plenty of time to visit the museum and admire some very fine sheets.
Charles Parrocel spent his entire career in Paris, where he was born and died. For those who want to find out more about this painter with an extremely recognisable graphic style, we refer you to the small online catalogue. A great fan of sanguine and three pencils, he also drew in ink wash. His subjects were very often battles or soldiers (ill. 1), as the works in the exhibition show, with the exception of one pastoral scene. The most spectacular sheet in the exhibition (ill. 2) was for sale and was sold to a private collector: it is a very large sanguine (over a metre and a half in length), very lively, representing a Panoramic Battle Scene with Oriental…